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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active.
Do not idle away your time.
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Your time should not be idled away.
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Let your time be not idled away.
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Let your time not be idled away.
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Your time not be idled away.
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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apartheid
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appearance
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approppriate
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apparent
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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fastidious
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facsimile
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fasinated
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fashion
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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 16.09.2024


1. PROSPECT (NOUN): (संभावना): hope
Synonyms: likelihood, expectation
Antonyms: viewlessness, dimness
Example Sentence:
There was no prospect of a better day.


2. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unexpected
Synonyms: unmatched, unequalled
Antonyms: normal, common
Example Sentence:
The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence.


3. FORBEARANCE (NOUN): (सहनशीलता): patient self-control
Synonyms: tolerance, patience
Antonyms: impatience
Example Sentence:
His unfailing courtesy and forbearance under great provocation.


4. NASCENT (ADJECTIVE): (नवजात): budding
Synonyms: growing, developing
Antonyms: developed, mature
Example Sentence:
The Indian space industry is nascent at the moment.


5. KUDOS (NOUN): (प्रशंसा): applause
Synonyms: esteem, praise
Antonyms: dishonour, denunciation
Example Sentence:
The hockey team was given kudos during a celebratory pep rally after they won.


6. CONSENT (NOUN): (सहमति): assent
Synonyms: agreement, permission
Antonyms: dissent, disagreement
Example Sentence:
Change was made without the consent.


7. CULMINATION (NOUN): (परिणति): climax
Synonyms: peak, pinnacle
Antonyms: nadir
Example Sentence:
The deal marked the culmination of years of negotiation.


8. PEER (NOUN): (सहकर्मी): fellow
Synonyms: co-worker, compeer
Antonyms: commoner, junior
Example Sentence:
He has got criticism from his peers.


9. CODIFY (VERB): (संहिताबद्ध करना): organize
Synonyms: systematize, arrange
Antonyms: expunge, abrogate
Example Sentence:
The statutes have codified certain branches of common law.


10. ACCOMMODATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अनुग्राही): obliging
Synonyms: adaptative, adaptive
Antonyms: maladaptive
Example Sentence:
She was understanding, accommodative, and always had a solution to all problems.
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16 September 2024 Current Affairs


➼ Indian javelin throw star ' Neeraj Chopra'finished second with a throw of 87.86 meters in the final of the Diamond League 2024 held in Brussels. While Grenada's 'Anderson Peters' secured the first position with a throw of 87.87 meters and won the title. 

भारतीय जेवलिन थ्रो स्टार ‘नीरज चोपड़ा’ ब्रुसेल्स में हुए डायमंड लीग 2024 के फाइनल मुकाबले में 87.86 मीटर के थ्रो के साथ दूसरे स्थान पर रहे है। जबकि ग्रेनेडा के ‘एंडरसन पीटर्स’ ने 87.87 मीटर के थ्रो के साथ पहला स्थान हासिल किया और खिताब अपने नाम किया।

➼ Presidential elections will be held in Sri Lanka on 21 September 2024. 
श्रीलंका में 21 सितंबर 2024 को राष्ट्रपति चुनाव होंगे।

➼ The '55th International Film Festival of India 2024' will be held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2024. 
‘55वां भारतीय अंतर्राष्ट्रीय फिल्म महोत्सव 2024’गोवा में 20 से 28 नवंबर 2024 तक आयोजित किया जाएगा।

➼ Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will chair the 3rd Regional Meeting of Western States and Union Territories on September 15 in Rajkot, Gujarat.
श्रम और रोजगार मंत्री डॉ. मनसुख मांडविया 15 सितंबर को गुजरात के राजकोट में पश्चिमी राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों की तीसरी क्षेत्रीय बैठक की अध्यक्षता करेंगे।

➼ In Rajasthan, medical education courses in the state medical colleges will now be available in Hindi as well.
राजस्‍थान में राज्‍य के मेडिकल कॉलेजों में मेडिकल शिक्षा के पाठ्यक्रम अब हिन्‍दी में भी उपलब्‍ध होंगे।

➼ Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has honored  the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances with the “ Rajbhasha Kirti Award” during the Hindi Diwas Celebrations and All India Official Language Conference organized on the occasion of Hindi Diwas.
गृहमंत्री और सहकारिता मंत्री अमित शाह ने हिंदी दिवस के उपलक्ष्य में आयोजित, हिंदी दिवस समारोह और अखिल भारतीय राजभाषा सम्मेलन के दौरान प्रशासनिक सुधार और लोक शिकायत विभाग को “राजभाषा कीर्ति पुरस्कार” से सम्मानित किया है।

➼ The Ministry of Civil Aviation will participate in Special Campaign 4.0 from 2nd to 31st October 2024, aimed at clearing pending cases and promoting cleanliness. 
नागर विमानन मंत्रालय 2 से 31 अक्टूबर 2024 तक विशेष अभियान 4.0 में भाग लेगा, जिसका उद्देश्य लंबित मामलों का निपटारा करना और स्वच्छता को बढ़ावा देना है।

➼ In the fourth round of the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, the capital of Hungary , the Indian team has achieved spectacular victories in both the Open and Women's categories. 
हंगरी की राजधानी बुडापेस्ट में शतरंज ओलंपियाड के चौथे राउंड में, ओपन और महिला– दोनों वर्गों में भारतीय टीम ने शानदार जीत हासिल की है।
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Today's Word


Demeanour /dɪˈmiːnər/ (noun)

Meaning: The way a person behaves or conducts themselves, especially in terms of their outward appearance, attitude, and behavior.

Synonyms: Character, Nature

Examples:
1. Despite facing criticism, she maintained a calm and composed demeanour throughout the meeting.
2. His confident demeanour and friendly smile made everyone instantly at ease in his presence.
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Find error in the following sentence.

Mathematics help/ in developing/ the logical mindset /of students.
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In developing
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The logical mindset
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Mathematics help
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Of students
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Find error in the following sentence.

The chief guest gave out prizes to the meritorious students of the school.
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To the meritorious students
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Gave out prizes
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Of the school
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The chief guest
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The child was (not guilty of any wrong doing and lacked knowledge or awareness of wrong doing).
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Ignorant
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Inexperienced
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Innocent
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Cruel
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After the scandal, the king was left with no choice but to announce his act of (renouncing the throne).
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Coronation
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Extradition
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Exoneration
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Abdication
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Best thing since sliced bread
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Rated well amongst cooks
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Extremely good, interesting
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Something to be cautious about
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Breaking news
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Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully.

They seemed frightened, (though chirped softly, as if they knew they were safe).
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although chirped softly, as if they knew they were safe
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No correction required
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still chirped softly, as if they knew they were safe
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but chirped softly, as if they knew they were safe
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Four statements are given, labelled A, B, C and D.
Among these, three statements are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph. From the given options, select the option that does NOT fit into the theme of the passage.

(A) E-waste can be wisely handled.

(B) Best out of waste can be realised on a larger extent.

(C) Local authorities can play a vital role along with other initiatives.

(D) Satellites launched in space create lot of pollution which is not discussed in general
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Options
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17 September 2024 Current Affairs


➼ PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ' Global Renewable Energy Investors Summit' and Expo  in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on September 16 .
पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी 16 सितंबर को गुजरात के गांधीनगर में ‘वैश्विक नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा निवेशक सम्मेलन’ और एक्सपो का उद्घाटन करेंगे।

➼ Senior IPS officer ' Amrit Mohan Prasad'has been appointed as the Director General of 'Sashastra Seema Bal' (SSB).
वरिष्ठ आईपीएस अधिकारी ‘अमृत मोहन प्रसाद’ को ‘सशस्त्र सीमा बल’ (SSB) का महानिदेशक नियुक्त किया गया है।

➼ Badminton player ' Anmol Kharb' has won her first senior international title by winning the women's singles match at the Belgium International 2024. 
बैडमिंटन खिलाड़ी ‘अनमोल खरब’ (Anmol Kharb) ने बेल्जियम इंटरनेशनल 2024 में महिला सिंगल्‍स मुकाबला जीतकर अपना पहला सीनियर अंतरराष्ट्रीय खिताब हासिल किया है।

➼ National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) is increasing the payment limit of ' Unified Payment System' (UPI) from one lakh to five lakh from September 15.
नेशनल पेमेंट कॉरपोरेशन ऑफ इंडिया (NPCI) 15 सितंबर से ‘एकीकृत भुगतान व्‍यवस्‍था’ (UPI) की भुगतान सीमा एक लाख से बढाकर पांच लाख कर रही है।

➼ SpaceX Crew ' Polaris Dawn' successfully returned to Earth with four astronauts on September 15 after being in orbit for five days.
स्पेसएक्स क्रू ‘पोलारिस डॉन’ (Polaris Dawn) पांच दिनों तक कक्षा में रहने के बाद 15 सितंबर को चार अंतरिक्ष यात्रियों के साथ सफलतापूर्वक पृथ्वी पर लौट आया है।

➼ The ' Indian Women Dubai Awards 2024'were presented  in Dubai on 15 September to recognise the achievements of Indian women who have contributed to various fields of excellence in the UAE.
संयुक्‍त अरब अमीरात में उत्‍कृष्‍टता के विभिन्‍न क्षेत्रों में योगदान देने वाली भारतीय महिलाओं की उपलब्धियों के सम्‍मान में 15 सितंबर को दुबई में ‘भारतीय महिला दुबई पुरस्‍कार 2024’ प्रदान किए गए हैं।

➼ The 'Fourth Global Bio India 2024'conference was successfully concluded in New Delhi on 15 September. It showcased Indian skills in the field of biotechnology. 
‘चौथा ग्‍लोबल जैव इंडिया 2024’ सम्‍मेलन 15 सितंबर को नई दिल्‍ली में सफलतापूर्वक संपन्‍न हुआ है। इसमें जैव प्रौद्योगिकी के क्षेत्र में भारतीय कौशल का प्रदर्शन किया गया था।

➼ Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has released a commemorative postage stamp on  ' Hindi Diwas ' on 14 September.
‘हिंदी दिवस’ पर केंद्रीय गृह और सहकारिता मंत्री अमित शाह ने 14 सितंबर को स्मारक डाक टिकट जारी किया है।

➼ India and Argentina held the 7th round of  ' Foreign Office Consultations' (FOC) on 13 September in Buenos Aires.
भारत और अर्जेंटीना ने 13 सितंबर को ब्यूनस आयर्स में ‘विदेश कार्यालय परामर्श’ (FOC) का 7वां दौर आयोजित किया है।

➼  The country's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail was inaugurated in the state of Gujarat.
देश की पहली नमो भारत रैपिड रेल का उद्घाटन गुजरात राज्य में किया गया।
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Today's Word


Pervade /pərˈveɪd/ (verb)


Meaning: To spread or permeate throughout something, filling every part or aspect of it.

Examples:
1. The aroma of freshly baked bread pervaded the entire house, making everyone hungry.
2. A sense of excitement and anticipation pervaded the atmosphere as people awaited the announcement of the winner.
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
My niece is an a͟m͟a͟t͟e͟u͟r͟ artist. I hope she becomes famous one day.
(SSC CGL 2023)
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Boring
15%
Freelancing
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Expert
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Decent
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Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word.

The weather forecast mentioned that there would be a c͟l͟o͟u͟d͟ ͟b͟u͟r͟s͟t͟ ͟ this afternoon. (SSC CGL 2023)
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Rainstorm
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Sandstorm
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Famine
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Snowfall
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